PlantFunRubrum Lily Toxic?
Only cats face toxicity risk from Rubrum Lily exposure; dogs and horses experience no known adverse effects.
Ingestion of any part of the plant can lead to acute kidney failure and death in cats if untreated.
Early intravenous fluid therapy within 24 hours of ingestion drastically improves survival outcomes for affected cats.
FAQ
Is Rubrum Lily toxic to Humans?
No known reported toxicity in humans per available data (Non-toxic)
Is Rubrum Lily toxic to Cats?
1st phase (1-3h post-ingestion): vomiting, hypersalivation, anorexia, lethargy, inappetence. Gastrointestinal symptoms may temporarily fade after 2-6h. 2nd phase (12-30h post-ingestion): polyuria, dehydration, followed by anuria, recurrent vomiting, severe uremia, kidney failure and possible death without treatment. (Severe)
Is Rubrum Lily toxic to Dogs?
No known toxic effects (Non-toxic)
Is Rubrum Lily toxic to Horses?
No known toxic effects (Non-toxic)
Toxicity Details
No known reported toxicity in humans per available data
1st phase (1-3h post-ingestion): vomiting, hypersalivation, anorexia, lethargy, inappetence. Gastrointestinal symptoms may temporarily fade after 2-6h. 2nd phase (12-30h post-ingestion): polyuria, dehydration, followed by anuria, recurrent vomiting, severe uremia, kidney failure and possible death without treatment.
No known toxic effects
No known toxic effects
Toxicity Snapshot
First Aid & Prevention
First 30 Minutes
- • Immediately remove all remaining plant material from the cat's mouth and living area if ingestion is confirmed or suspected.
- • Rinse any visible pollen off the cat's fur, paws and face to prevent secondary ingestion via grooming.
- • Collect a sample of the ingested plant for veterinarian identification, and do not induce vomiting unless explicitly directed by a vet.
Contact Vet Immediately
- • Any suspected or confirmed ingestion of any part of a Rubrum Lily by a cat, even if no symptoms are visible.
- • A cat exhibits vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy or increased urination after possible exposure to the plant.
- • A cat has visible lily pollen on its body or has been near a Rubrum Lily plant or flower arrangement.
Prevention
- • Keep all Rubrum Lily plants, cut stems and flower arrangements containing lilies completely out of reach of cats, including elevated surfaces cats can jump to.
- • Wipe up any fallen lily pollen immediately to avoid accidental ingestion by cats.
- • Avoid bringing any Lilium or Hemerocallis species plants into households with resident cats.
Treatment & Prognosis
- • Administer early intravenous NaCl fluid therapy at 2-3 times the maintenance requirement within 24 hours of ingestion, continued for 1 to 3 days.
- • For cats in the anuric phase of kidney failure, peritoneal lavage, peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis is required.
- • Provide appropriate decontamination and symptomatic supportive care per standard veterinary emergency protocols.
Professional Toxicology
• Exact toxic mechanism is not fully characterized; an unknown nephrotoxic compound triggers acute tubular necrosis in cat kidneys post-ingestion
Information from CliniTox veterinary text.
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Data Sources
This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.